The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing project leadership and technical direction in order to execute large capital and expense projects at the Louisiana Refining Division. Projects are typically multi discipline and range in size from $25MM - $100MM. These projects are executed to support refinery optimization, reliability and compliance with new regulations. Management of multiple projects concurrently and a thorough understanding of project management principals and work processes are required. You may be expected to travel up to 25% to an EPC contractor office or vendor shop during engineering.

• Apply project management skills in all phases of project development while managing multiple projects. This includes developing new projects and justifying expenditures.
• Monitor and control the overall project scope, schedule, cost and quality, and develop strategies for fast tracking areas of concern.
• Coordinate the engineering effort to ensure all deliverables are provided to support construction. Aid in the development of construction work packages.
• Ensure your team is working with Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Tech Services and all Engineering Disciplines to gain consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Provide technical support during construction, turnaround and startup. Provide timely resolution to construction Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• Coordinate with construction management team to ensure proper progress is reported on construction efforts.
• Compile project information and conduct presentations to the Refinery Leadership Team for major project decisions, budget and progress updates and project sanctioning.
• Participate in the MOC process and functional checkout.

Desired Skills:

The ideal Project Engineer will have:

• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 5-10 years post degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects at once.

*Does not need experience supervising individuals, groups or departments. This person will not be over any direct reports.
EOE F/M/Disabled/Veteran